New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Limited
Subject area
Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
Programmes must provide good working knowledge in health and safety across all activities - and all practical activities must demonstrate these skills - in accordance with relevant contents of:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, available at https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0070/latest/DLM5976660.html?src=qs.
Programmes must provide knowledge of limitations of persons who do or assist in doing Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying work of Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers - in accordance with relevant contents of:
- Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006, available at https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2006/0074/latest/DLM396778.html?src=qs;
- Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (Plumbing Registration and Licensing) Notice 2016, available at https://www.pgdb.co.nz/media/1202/20180402-amended-plumbing-notice.pdf;
- Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (Gasfitting Registration and Licensing) Notice 2016, available at https://www.pgdb.co.nz/media/1201/20180402-amended-gasfitting-notice.pdf;
- Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (Drainlaying Registration and Licensing) Notice 2016, available at https://www.pgdb.co.nz/media/1200/20180402-amended-drainlaying-notice-02.pdf.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying industries with people who:
- have basic skills and knowledge in plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying
- have an awareness of the requirements of the regulatory environment, and
- are ready to enter an apprenticeship.
The New Zealand community will benefit from having graduates who are able to assist in ensuring public safety in the provision of gas, water services, and drainage.
Graduates will be capable of assisting with plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying work under supervision.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Building at this level can earn:
$41,000
Median earnings one year after study
$45,000
Median earnings two years after study
$52,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
68%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Rebecca L. Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Provided by:
Graduate Women North Shore Charitable Trust - RLL Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee
Value:
Non-resident tuition fees, registration fees, and room and board are covered by the scholarship.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (06) 952 7000
Fax: (06) 952 7023
Email: enquiry@ucol.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ucol.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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